Former Liverpool player Jason McAteer wants people to open up about their mental health struggles

By Dev Trehan

Last Updated: 10/10/18 3:21pm

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Jason McAteer hopes the release of his Through the Storm documentary - made in conjunction with Liverpool FC - encourages people to open up about mental health issues.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer has called on people affected by mental health issues to be brave and reach out to people.

McAteer recently opened up on the mental health struggles he encountered during his playing days, and has made a documentary with Liverpool called Jason McAteer: Through the Storm, examining mental health problems in football and wider society.